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December 2004

Reading for the Holidays

(Washington, D.C.) – Giving a book to a child can be a gift that is pure magic. Reading Rockets has created a holiday book buying guide for children ages 0 - 9. The list, organized by a children's literature expert, is full of books that will spark a year-round love of reading. Visit Find Great Kids' Books & Authors on Reading Rockets to view the list, print it out, and take it to the bookstore, or just click to order online. Finding the perfect gift has never been simpler.

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~ Sara K.

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